commendable

[ kuh-men-duh-buhl ]

adjective

1. worthy of praise:

   She did a commendable job of informing all the interested parties.

Other Words From

• com·menda·ble·ness noun
• com·menda·bly adverb
• noncom·menda·ble adjective
• noncom·menda·ble·ness noun
• noncom·menda·bly adverb
• uncom·menda·ble adjective
• uncom·menda·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of commendable¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; from Old French, from Latin commendābilis, equivalent to commendā(re) commend ( def ) + -bilis -ble ( def )

Example Sentences

Reproductive-rights advocates say it’s commendable that companies want to help employees get necessary healthcare.

From Quartz

The company runs a commendable infrastructure, services, and technology for the digital currency economy.

From TechCrunch

Sony's pair is a bit better at muting outside noise, so it remains our top pick, but the QuietComfort 45 is still a commendable alternative for the right person.

From Ars Technica

While it’s commendable that more of the world’s biggest consumer brand companies have committed to reducing plastic, it doesn’t come without skepticism, given that some have not fulfilled their promises in the past.

From Popular-Science

Your intentions to save the planet are surely commendable, but you don’t know what you’re dealing with a random mask someone tossed aside.

From Popular-Science

In one of her more commendable moments, she refuses this offer.

From The Daily Beast

I did not in anyway mean to attack the Romney family for adopting a child, which is truly commendable.

From The Daily Beast

Indeed, Americans are doing a commendable job at keeping up with financial obligations.

From The Daily Beast

But some acts may be required, or at least commendable, regardless of their results.

From The Daily Beast

Siegel obviously believes this to be a commendable attitude.

From The Daily Beast

The Ohio tobacco growers have shown a spirit of enterprise in this direction that is as commendable as it is rare.

From Project Gutenberg

With commendable enterprise he had fitted up a portion of his barn and had labeled it "Motor Garage" in huge letters.

From Project Gutenberg

The reading desk is a commendable article, and with care will last a considerable period.

From Project Gutenberg

He was looking at her out of the same solemn assurance that it had been commendable in him to preserve that romantic loyalty.

From Project Gutenberg

In a statement printed in the "Courier," Bassett had accepted defeat in a commendable spirit of resignation.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• admirable
• creditable
• excellent
• exemplary
• laudable
• meritorious